A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1233721 Details
Epoch: 57 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1233843 epoch_slot_no: 2643 block_no: 1233662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-07-06 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1c767b81635fc79d0cb9242b1775da1aa8d1a0883356fc7b6637e23c6e98bc9cBlock Operator
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